Austria Flashcards
1
Q
Describe Smaragd
A
Classification for Wachau dry wine in Austria
12.5% minimum alcohol
Intensely rich, dry white wine
*named for emerald green lizard that suns itself in the vineyard
2
Q
Describe Federspiel
A
Classification for Wachau dry wine in Austria
- 5% to 12.5% alcohol
* named for a falconers tool
3
Q
Describe Steinfeder
A
Classification for Wachau dry wine in Austria
- 5% maximum alcohol
* lightest of the 3 styles, named for a local grass that grows in the vineyard
4
Q
What are the classifications for Wachau dry wines?
A
Steinfeder
Federspeil
Smaragd
5
Q
What are the 3 important subregions of Neiderosterreich (lower Austria)?
A
Kamptal DAC
Kremstal DAC
Wachau
6
Q
What are the primary grapes of Austria?
A
70% WHITE: Gruner Veltliner + Reisling 30% RED: Zweigelt Blaufrankisch St. Laurent
7
Q
What is the main river in Austria?
A
Danube
8
Q
What are the four main wine regions of Austria?
A
Neiderosterreich
Wein
Burgenland
Styria
